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Artists at Gulf Place hosting holiday open house Nov. 26-27

Two days of interactive art and entertainment for kids of all ages The Artists at Gulf Place will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 26-27 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Make your own holiday gifts: Raku firing, tie dye, lucky stars, jewelry and recycled art projects will be available during the two day event. Santa will be arriving on Saturday and will be available for professional photos from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m....

DeFuniak Springs tour of homes tours Dec. 4

Tour on your own during the day, take the trolley candlelight tour at night Partners In Progress of DeFuniak Springs has announced their 20th annual Tour of Homes, set for Sat., Dec. 4, 2010. This year, there will be two tours. Tickets are on sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and self-guided tours will last from noon to 4 p.m. These marvelous homes will be decked out in all their Christmas finery and feature a variety in style and...

South Walton Fire District hosting Elf Ride Dec. 5

Bring an unwrapped toy and ride your bike to benefit the Angel Tree Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. Location: Seaside Post Office to SWFD Station 2, Seagrove South Walton Fire District announces their 3rd Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 5. Help make Christmas brighter by bringing an unwrapped toy for the SWFD Angel Tree to benefit Caring and Sharing. Children and their parents will meet at the Seaside Post Office at 1 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD Station...

CHELCO Annual Chicken Barbecue set for Nov. 19 in DeFuniak Springs

Pre-ordered dinner to benefit CHELCO for Children program The holiday season will be here before we know it, and it’s time to think about children in the community who may not have a merry Christmas. For many years, employees at Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) have worked together through the CHELCO for Children program to ensure Christmas presents for some of the area’s less fortunate children. The annual employee chicken barbecue dinner is the main fundraiser for CHELCO for Children. This...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Friendly calico a gentle gal This fabulous face belongs to Ria, a big beautiful three year old calico cat who is a recent arrival at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  She keeps her white, black and orange coat impeccably groomed, and has a charming feline smile that is simply irresistible.  Sadly, Ria’s human mom had to leave her behind when a military transfer sent her overseas to Japan.  Ria is now hoping for a new special someone and a forever home.  She...

New veterans memorial dedicated in Freeport

Town Planters erect beautiful tribute to America’s Armed Forces The Freeport Town Planters Society in conjunction with The City of Freeport dedicated a veterans memorial adjacent to the city hall on Nov. 11. Hundreds of spectators gathered for the presentation of a towering obelisk memorial topped with a bronze eagle in flight. The inscription reads “With gratitude and Honor to All Who Have Served That Freedom May Soar on Eagles Wings.” Surrounding the obelisk are smaller memorials representing each branch...

South Walton Fire District hosting Angel Tree Nov. 19 – Dec. 15

Be an angel and help make a child’s Christmas bright The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of hosting the Caring and Sharing of North Walton “Angel Tree” each year during the holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years who live in Walton County. “Angels” will be available for you to select beginning Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North CR 393, Santa Rosa...